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The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With An Essay on His Life and Genius

This volume encompasses a wide array of Samuel Johnson's literary works, showcasing his contributions to English literature. It includes his famous dictionary, essays, and other writings, along with an insightful essay that delves into his life and the influence of his genius on the literary world. more

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Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more

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Book:The Beauties of Samuel Johnson: Consisting of Maxims and Observations, Moral, Critical, and Miscellaneous
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“There is nothing against which an old man should be so much upon his guard as putting himself to nurse.”

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Book:The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order: a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for near half a century during which he flourished
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